What is the Climate and weather in Mexico city?

* Mexico City has a subtropical highland climate, with mild temperatures throughout the year.

* The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the warmest month is May, with an average temperature of 22°C.

* Mexico City is relatively cool compared to other Mexican cities due to its altitude (2,240 meters or 7,350 feet above sea level).

Mexico City Weather

* Rainy season: From June to September, expect regular heavy rainfall in the afternoon or evening. The wettest month is July, with an average of 268mm (10.5 inches) of precipitation.

* Dry season: October to May is generally dry, with little or no precipitation.

* Winters: Winters are mild, with an average temperature above 10°C (50°F). Occasional cold fronts during winters can sometimes result in light frosting but snowfall are very rare.

* Sun protection: The intense high-altitude sun's UV radiation requires strong sun protection for the skin at all times.

Due to urbanization and rapid growth of metropolitan area of Mexico City (known as Greater Mexico City or Zona Metropolitana del Valle de México - ZMVM), variations to the above generalized weather and climate conditions might observed in different boroughs/neighborhoods across the city due to factors such as altitude difference (which influence rainfall and sunlight exposure to neighborhoods) or amount of green areas nearby.